The life and voyages of Captain James Cook, drawn up from his journals, and other authentic documents ; and comprising much original information : illustrated with several engravings
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is part of: British Columbia Historical Books Collection
contributor: Cook, James, 1728-1779
creator: Young, George, 1777-1848
issued: 2016-09-28
issued: 1836
description: "'Whitby, Printed by Horne and Richardson': P.466. 'Subscribers': PP[467]-472. '... An excellent little life of Cook, superior both in accuracy and in personal details to that of Kippis. Contains some very valuable bibliographical material':- Holmes. Young was pastor of the United Associate Presbyterian Congregation, Whitby, 1806-1848, and published theological writings and works relating to Yorkshire, ref. D.N.B."-- Strathern, G. M., & Edwards, M. H. (1970). Navigations, traffiques & discoveries, 1774-1848: A guide to publications relating to the area now British Columbia. Victoria, BC: University of Victoria, p. 330-331.
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extent: xii, 472 pages : illustrations, advertisements ; 18 cm
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note: THE LIFE AND VOYAGES OF CAPTAIN JAMES COOK, Drawn up from his Journals, and other authentic documents; and comprising much original information: By the Rev. GEORGE YOUNG, A.M., Corresponding Member of the Wernerian Natural History Society, and of the Northern Institution; Secretary to the Whitby Literary and Philosophical Society; and Honorary Member of the Literary and Philosophical Societies of Yorkshire, Hull, Newcastle, Leeds, &c. ILLUSTRATED WITH SEVERAL ENGRAVINGS. i LONDON: WHITTAKER, TREACHER, & Co. OLIPHANT AND SON, EDINBURGH; AND M'LEOD,*ltASGOW. 1836. ^j|| SIRE, As the first Life of Captain Cook was dedicated to Your Majesty's Royal Father, the illustrious Patron of Navigation and Science, it is fit that this new history of that renowned Seaman, should be dedicated to a Sovereign, who has known by experience the duties and enjoyments, the hardships and perils, of a seafaring life; who is feelingly alive to whatever concerns the welfare of the British Navy, ready to crown with distinction the eminent Commanders of the present day, and to honour the memory of former Navigators, whose names shine bright in the annals of their country. In availing myself of Your Majesty's gracious permission to dedicate this work to my revered and beloved Sovereign, I may be allowed to express a hope, that the brilliant example of heroism, patience, loyalty, patriotism, and benevolence, which it exhibits, may prove useful to various classes of Your Majesty's subjects, especially that class to whom Your Majesty's name must be peculiarly dear. That the naval, commercial, and general interests of Your Majesty's Empire may continue to flourish ; and that the reign of Your Majesty may be long, peaceful, and glorious, is the ardent wish of Your Majesty's most devoted servant, and loyal subject, GEORGE YOUNG. Whitby, Dec. 1st, 1835. PREFACE. The Life of Captain Cook, by Dr. Kippis, was published in 1788, four years after the appearance of his last Voyage to the Pacific; and although…
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has type: Books
identifier: FC3821.249 .Y68 1836
is shown at: 10.14288/1.0368731
language: English
provider: Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library
publisher: London : Whittaker, Treacher, & Co.
publisher: Edinburgh : Oliphant and Son
publisher: Glasgow : M'Leod
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source: Original Format: University of British Columbia. Library. Rare Books and Special Collections. FC3821.249 .Y68 1836
subject: Cook, James, 1728-1779
type: Text